Boy, 13, stabbed in third Arndale attack in a fortnight
A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in a stabbing incident outside the Arndale shopping centre in Manchester, marking the third such attack in two weeks. Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with the incident.
Why it matters
The frequency of violent incidents in a high-traffic public area raises significant concerns regarding public safety and youth crime in Manchester.
Image source, Google Image caption, The incident happened outside the Arndale shopping centre on Market Street
A teenage boy has been seriously injured in a third incident involving a knife at Manchester's Arndale centre within a fortnight.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to Market Street at 19:00 GMT on Tuesday.
A GMP spokesperson said a 13-year-old boy was found and taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries, while two boys, aged 14 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of affray.
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